Sony D2202, D2203, D2206 manual Contacts, Transferring contacts using a computer

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Contacts

Transferring contacts

There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support.

Transferring contacts using a computer

Xperia™ Transfer is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, and Nokia.

You need:

•An Internet-connected computer.

•A USB cable for your old device.

•A USB cable for your new Android™ device.

•Your old device.

•Your new Android™ device.

To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer

1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for

Mac is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.

2Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application, then click Xperia™ Transfer and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.

Transferring contacts using an online account

If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account,

for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.

To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

3Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync now.

You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.

Other methods for transferring contacts

There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new

device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth® technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.

To import contacts from a memory card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.

3 Select the file that you want to import.

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Contents Xperia E3 Contents Typing text Organising your email messages Email account settings Gmail Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setupSmart apps and features that save you time Calendar 104 Alarm and clock 105About this User guide Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started OverviewAssembly To remove the back coverTo attach the back cover To insert the micro SIM cardTo insert a memory card Starting your device for the first time Why do I need a Google account?Find and tap Settings Add account Google To charge your device Battery notification light statusCharging your device Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map Pinching and spreadingSwiping To activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking To unlock the screenTo go to the Home screen Home screenHome screen panes To browse the Home screenApplication screen Navigating applications Tap Search appsShaking your device to open an application Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Taking a screenshot Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenBackground and themes Status and notifications Notification lightNotification icons Icons in the status barStatus icons Application overview Page Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesBrowsing the web Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google ChromeFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi settingsSharing your mobile data connection Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageControlling data usage Tap Connect Selecting mobile networksVirtual private networks VPNs Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accounts Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Sound, ringtone and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Screen settings SIM card protectionScreen lock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Tap ContinueEnhancing the sound output Language settingsDate and time To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase Using Clear Phase technologyUsing xLOUD technology To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUDTyping text On-screen keyboardApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Keyboard settings Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileysMaking calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by diallingShowing or hiding your phone number Using the answering machineReceiving calls Reject with Answering MachineReject with message Find and tap Settings Call settings Answering MachineRejecting a call with a text message Tap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call logForwarding calls Find and tap Settings Call settingsFind and tap Settings Call settings Call Forwarding Restricting callsVoicemail Find and tap Settings Call settings Additional settingsConference calls Emergency calls To set up voicemailTo call your voicemail service To make an emergency callContacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneTo create a new contact from a text message Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself Tap ICE In Case of EmergencyTap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxFavourites and groups Mark the ICE in lock screen checkboxBacking up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap Export To export contacts to a SIM cardPress , then tap Export contacts SIM card To create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages Delete Organising your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversationsInstant messaging and video chat Messaging settingsCalling from a message To reply to a chat message or join a video call When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap HelpTo start an instant message or a video call To learn more about HangoutsTo set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Tap Delete Organising your email messagesTap General Split view Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of officeListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman home screen menu Walkman home screenTo open the Walkman home screen menu To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To return to the Walkman home screenSharing music on Facebook PlaylistsSharing music Recognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationTo get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceTo delete a track from the track history To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosAdding the geographical position to your photos Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Settings Location General camera settings Touch capture Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Data storageSmile Shutter Self-timerFocus mode PreviewTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formatsVideo stabiliser Smile ShuttervideoMetering MicrophonePhotos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Sharing and managing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Use as Contact pictureTap Add name Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalysing photos with faces in Album Tap Apply CropAlbum home screen menu To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To apply special effects to a photoTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoWatching videos in the Movies application To change settings in MoviesVideos To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video UnlimitedPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesConnectivity Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Tap RenameSelect Bluetooth One-touch setupSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Tap UnpairTo start One-touch setup on your device Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectDelete event Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+Managing devices Using your device as a wallet 100Find and tap Settings Google Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Travel and mapsTo search for a location Google Maps and navigationTo show your location on the map To get directionsUsing data traffic when travelling Airplane modeCalendar and alarm clock CalendarTap Weather forecast Alarm and clockTap National holidays Tap Snooze Tap RepeatComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Find and tap Update Centre System Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Updating your deviceFind and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings About phone Status Imei numberFind and tap Settings Power management Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Memory and storage Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-FiImproving battery time by queuing background data Improving memory performanceManaging files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTap Disconnect Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap Reset phone Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Legal information115